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2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
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Release Notes |
2008-04-08
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Animating the frame of a CALayer.
(HTML)
QA1620: Explains how the frame property of a layer interacts with animations.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-10-24
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Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Guides |
2008-10-15
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Availability of Quartz Composer Patches in Web Kit
(HTML)
QA1505: Details which Quartz Composer patches are available in Web Kit
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Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
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BlitNoVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw directly to the screen without syncing to the VBL of the monitor.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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BlitVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to have Mac OS X try its best to sync to the VBL for you.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CAAction Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving actions initiated by a layer.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing the actions and timing of an animation.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
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Reference |
2008-03-11
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CABasicAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the basic interpolation of a layer property.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraint Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single geometric constraint between two layers.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layout manager that applies a set of constraints to a layer tree.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CALayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a node of animated visual content.
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Reference |
2009-02-04
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CALayerEssentials
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of setting up various Core Animation layers
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2008-09-30
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CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving requests to arrange a layout tree.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for the time behavior of an animation.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
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Reference |
2008-07-11
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CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that acts as a target for OpenGL commands.
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Reference |
2008-03-11
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CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for manipulating values of layer properties.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CarbonQuartzDrawingWPrinting
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates mixing QuickDraw and Quartz 2D drawing both on screen and during printing.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CarbonSketch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Core Graphics only example of a Sketch application implemented with HIToolbox. Shows 1x1-CGBitmapContext for hit-testing, printing.
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Sample Code |
2005-03-23
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CARenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws a layer to a Core Graphics context.
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Reference |
2008-04-30
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CAScrollLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that displays a scrollable portion of another layer.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATextLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws text.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CATiledLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws tiles of content as needed.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransaction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a batch of Core Animation updates that are applied to a render tree atomically.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGAffineTransform Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions for creating and applying affine transformations.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGBitmapContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for managing drawing operations in a bitmap.
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Reference |
2007-06-28
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CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
(HTML)
QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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CGColor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of color and opacity (alpha value).
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGColorSpace Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for specifying color space information.
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Reference |
2008-09-09
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CGContext Bounds
(HTML)
QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Quartz 2D drawing destination.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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CGDataConsumer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque data type for writing image or PDF data.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGDataProvider Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque data type for reading image data.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CGFont Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a font.
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Reference |
2007-07-17
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CGFunction Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility for defining and using callback functions.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGGamma
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGDirectDisplay calls to manipulate display gamma tables.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CGGeometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes structures and functions for manipulating points, rectangles, and sizes.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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CGGLContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphics context for OpenGL commands. Not recommended
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGGradient Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that create and operate on Quartz gradient objects.
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Reference |
2007-05-01
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CGImage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of an image.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGImageDestination Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for writing image data.
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Reference |
2007-05-04
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CGImageProperties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes property constants for source and destination images.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGImageRef contents are immutable
(HTML)
( )
QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-07-17
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CGImageSource Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for reading image data.
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Reference |
2007-12-04
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CGLayer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating and drawing to a Quartz layer.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPath Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vector-based path consisting of line and curve segments.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPattern Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a fill pattern.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFArray Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an array structure in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFContentStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the appearance of a PDF page.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Quartz PDF drawing destination.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGPDFDictionary Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary structure in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFDocument Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a document containing PDF data.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a PDF object in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFOperatorTable Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of PDF operators and associated callback functions.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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CGPDFPage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a page in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGPDFScanner Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for parsing a PDF content stream.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a PDF data stream, which typically represents an image or a page description.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPDFString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a character string in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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CGPSConverter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for converting PostScript data to PDF data.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGShading Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a gradient fill pattern.
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Reference |
2006-12-22
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CIAnnotation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Image annotation application using Core Image Filters. Demonstrates creation and usage of Image Units.
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Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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CIColor Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support Cocoa color information.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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CIColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIColorTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
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Sample Code |
2008-04-24
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CIContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
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Reference |
2007-03-16
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CIFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilter Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CIFilter Image Kit Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIFilterShape Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIImage Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for manipulating Cocoa images.
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Reference |
2007-06-08
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CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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Reference |
2007-01-05
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CIImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIKernel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CITransitionSelectorSample2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Showing all available Core Image transitions in a scrollable NSOpenGLView
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Sample Code |
2006-09-18
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CIVector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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Cocoa CG aliasing demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased text and graphics using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa CG arc demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased arcs using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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CocoaSlides
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An image browser written using AppKit's Core Animation-based compositing and animation functionality
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Sample Code |
2007-11-02
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ColorBars
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, draw to, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ColorSync on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2035: Describes ColorSync, which is fundamentally integrated into Mac OS X.
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Technical Notes |
2005-08-10
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Guides |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Function Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C functions that support Core Animation.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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Core Animation Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
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Guides |
2008-11-13
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Core Animation properties and Reference Counting
(HTML)
QA1565: Describes a discrepancy between the property declarations in Core Animation and the actual behavior.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-11-24
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Core Animation Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Core Animation.
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Reference |
2008-06-26
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Core Animation Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Animation.
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Release Notes |
2007-05-31
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Core Graphics Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz 2D drawing, Quartz Display Services, and Quartz Events Services.
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Reference |
2006-12-11
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Core Image Filter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the built-in image processing filters available through Core Image.
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Reference |
2008-07-11
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Core Image Kernel Language Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
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Reference |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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Core Video Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining and manipulating individual video frames.
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Reference |
2007-03-22
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CoreImageGLTextureFBO
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Making OpenGL textures with Core Image
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Sample Code |
2008-07-30
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Creating color spaces that ensure color matching.
(HTML)
QA1396: How to create color spaces that ensure color matching.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
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CTMClip
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing with clipping.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CTMDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing without clipping.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
(HTML)
()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
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Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Efficiently using Quartz Composer compositions with QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2145: Describes how to best use Quartz Composer compositions in a QuickTime environment.
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Technical Notes |
2005-07-05
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Enhance Your Dashboard Widgets with Quartz Composer Compositions
(HTML)
Learn to create a composition and embed it easily in your widgets.
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Articles |
2007-02-13
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Finding an NSView's current magnification.
(HTML)
QA1346: How to discover the current magnification (zoom level) of any NSView.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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GeekGameBoard
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Core Animation for the user interface of a board or card game.
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Sample Code |
2007-12-19
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Technical Notes |
2005-10-04
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Getting the pixel data from a CGImage object
(HTML)
QA1509: Describes how to access the pixel data of a CGImage object
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Technical Q&As |
2008-08-27
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How can I optimize a Quartz Composer composition depending on the hardware it runs on?
(HTML)
QA1433: Explains how to design compositions that adapt to the hardware limitations.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
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How can I programmatically determine the DPI of the current video mode?
(HTML)
()
QA1217: Describes how to compute the DPI for a given display in a given mode using Core Graphics.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-02
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How do I determine how much VRAM is available on my video card?
(HTML)
QA1168: Using Core Graphics and IOKit to find the physical size of VRAM on installed hardware.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
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How do I tell if a particular display is being hardware accelerated by Quartz Extreme?
(HTML)
()
QA1218: Describes how to use CGDisplayUsesOpenGLAcceleration to see if a display is accelerated or not.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
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How do I use QuickDraw with CGDirectDisplay?
(HTML)
QA1011: Explains how to draw to a CGDirectDisplay-captured display using QuickDraw.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
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How to measure CG text
(HTML)
QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-08-02
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IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKFilterBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports browsing Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKFilterCustomUIProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the protocol that defines a method for providing a view for a filter.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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IKFilterUIView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a user interface for Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageBrowserDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access the data source associated with an image browser view.
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Reference |
2007-07-17
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IKImageBrowserDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol for the delegate of an image browser view.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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IKImageBrowserItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by an image browser view to access the data source for an item.
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Reference |
2007-01-12
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IKImageBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that can display and browse a large amount of images and movies in an efficient manner.
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Reference |
2006-12-13
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IKImageEditPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a panel optimized for image editing.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageEditPanelDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the mthods than an image edit panel object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display images efficiently at the same time it supports image editing.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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IKPictureTaker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the class that provides a panel for choosing images.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKSaveOptions Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that initializes, adds, and manages user interface options for saving image data.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKSlideshow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a data source and options for a slideshow.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKSlideshowDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods that a slideshow object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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IKSlideshowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This small sample project shows how to use the ImageKit Slideshow to display images or PDFs.
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Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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Image Color Management
(HTML)
TN2115: Learn how to properly support color management in your application.
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Technical Notes |
2006-11-01
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Image Difference
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a way to use Quartz's compositing capability to find the difference between two images.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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Image I/O Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
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Guides |
2007-07-02
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Image I/O Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for reading and writing image data.
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Reference |
2007-04-09
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Image Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
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Guides |
2008-06-09
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Image Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for providing a user interface for images, image editing, and image processing.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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Image Kit with Core Data
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using Image Kit's browser view with Core Data content.
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Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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Image Unit Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
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Guides |
2009-05-06
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ImageApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates basic image handling using the ImageIO APIs in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
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Sample Code |
2008-01-24
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JustDraw
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code being used in the WWDC 2005 Hands-On session 215 "Moving from QD to Quartz"
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Technical Notes |
2006-03-03
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MassiveImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a CGDataProvider to save a very large image with Image IO
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Sample Code |
2007-09-27
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Mode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate displays and list the available modes for each display.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ModeWhacker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MouseTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code used in the WWDC 2005 Hands-On session 215 "Moving from QD to Quartz"
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Multithreaded usage of the QCRenderer
(HTML)
QA1538: Describes an issue that may arise when using the QCRenderer in a multi-threaded application.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-09-08
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NSValue Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes extensions to Foundation's NSValue class that support the Core Animation LKTransform structure.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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PDF Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
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Guides |
2007-12-11
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PDF Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for viewing, navigating, and editing PDF content.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for representing an action in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionNamed Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for working with actions that have defined names, such as "Go back."
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionRemoteGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action that targets another PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionResetForm Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for getting and clearing fields in a PDF form.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionURL Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the URL associated with a URL action.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describe the class for creating and managing annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationButtonWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating button annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationChoiceWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu and list annotations in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationCircle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating circle annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationFreeText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating free text annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationInk Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating ink annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationLine Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating line annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationLink Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating link annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationMarkup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating markup annotations (highlighting, underlining, and so on) in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationPopup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu annotations in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationSquare Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating square annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationStamp Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for displaying content to look as if it is "stamped" onto a PDF page.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating text annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationTextWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating editable text fields in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFBorder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating borders around annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFDestination Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for describing specific destinations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating PDF files.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFOutline Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating structure outlines in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFPage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling specific pages in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFSelection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling user selections in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFThumbnailView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the thumbnail view in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates all the capabilities of PDF Kit in a standard Cocoa view.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PinBallHighScores
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Quartz Composer for displaying data within an application
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Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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QCComposition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a Quartz Composer composition.
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Reference |
2007-06-26
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QCCompositionLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a Quartz Composer composition in a Layer Kit layer.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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QCCompositionParameterView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to edit the input parameters of a composition in a view.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionParameterViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionParameterView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a utility window for browsing and selecting a composition.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a view for browsing and selecting a composition.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionPickerView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionRenderer Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for passing and retrieving data from the ports of a composition.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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QCCompositionRepository Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a system-wide, central repository of Quartz Composer compositions.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCFundamentals
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Coordinate, Interpolation, and Iterative systems in Quartz Composer with an amusing animation
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Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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QCGalaxy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Particle Systems and Core Image Filters in Quartz Composer
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Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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QCPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to write custom patches for Quartz Composer.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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QCPlugInContext Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used by execution contexts.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCPlugInInputImageSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's input to a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-07-12
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QCPlugInOutputImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's produced as output from a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCPlugInViewController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a controller object for a user interface to edit the settings for a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCRenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to an arbitrary OpenGL context.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to a custom NSView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QTCoreImage101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using Core Image filters and the new video pipeline.
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Sample Code |
2005-07-19
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QTPixelBufferVCToCGImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using QTPixelBufferContextCreate with NewMovieFromProperties to output pixel buffers from a movie and draw them.
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Sample Code |
2006-07-07
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QTtoCG
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a CGImageRef with the proper ColorSync profile from a QuickTime image on disk.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Quartz 2D Interpolation
(HTML)
()
QA1186: Explains how to control Quartz 2D's image interpolation.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
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Quartz 2D Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
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Guides |
2007-12-11
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Quartz 2D Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for the native two-dimensional drawing engine in Mac OS X.
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Reference |
2006-12-18
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Quartz 2D Shadings
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGShading and CGGradient objects to draw simple gradients.
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Sample Code |
2007-08-31
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Quartz 2D Thread Safety
(HTML)
()
QA1238: Explains the thread-safety issues for the Quartz 2D API.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
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Quartz 2D Transformer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz 2D to manipulate an image
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Sample Code |
2007-06-21
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Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
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Guides |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Composer Live DV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to export a Quartz Composer composition as a real-time DV stream on the FireWire port.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Matrix
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz Composer to display a QuickTime movie as a series of frames in a 3D world.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Offline Rendering
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to render a Quartz Composer composition as a series of images using an OpenGL pBuffer.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
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Guides |
2008-10-15
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Quartz Composer QCTV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a fake TV system using Quartz Composer as the foundation motion graphics.
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Sample Code |
2005-07-06
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Quartz Composer Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API that supports loading, playing, and controlling compositions.
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Reference |
2007-01-25
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Quartz Composer Release Note for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Summarizes the features and changes in Quartz Composer for Mac OS X v10.5.
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Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Quartz Composer Texture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a Quartz Composer composition as an OpenGL texture.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
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Guides |
2007-07-17
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Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in JavaScript Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for manipulating Quartz Composer compositions in webpages and Dashboard widgets via the Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in.
|
Guides |
2009-01-06
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Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 Composition
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a parameterized motion graphics composition with Quartz Composer.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 TextEdit
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrate how to modify TextEdit's about dialog to display a Quartz Composer composition.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Core Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interfaces for Core Image and Core Video.
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Reference |
2008-03-12
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Quartz Core Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Quartz Core framework.
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Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Quartz Display Services Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
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Guides |
2006-06-28
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Quartz Display Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for configuring and controlling display hardware.
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Reference |
2008-11-19
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Quartz EB
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
WWDC 2001 Early Bird Quartz 2D tutorial of vector drawing and PDF import/export.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Quartz Event Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for event taps, filters used to observe and alter the stream of low-level user input events.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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Quartz Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz Composer, Image Kit, and PDF Kit.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Programming Guide for QuickDraw Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides strategies to help Carbon programmers replace QuickDraw code with Quartz.
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Guides |
2006-09-05
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Quartz Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Quartz framework.
|
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Quartz2DBasics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon and Cocoa sample code demonstrating some basic usage of the Quartz 2D API
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Sample Code |
2006-09-11
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QuartzCache
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several caching techniques using CGBitmapContext, CGImageRef re-use, CGLayerRefs, CGImageSource.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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QuartzComposerSamplePatches
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A short list of new patches in Quartz Composer Mac OS X 10.5
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Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
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QuartzLines
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Drawing Lines using Quartz's CGPath & CGContextStrokeLineSegments functions.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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QuartzShapes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example Quartz functions that implement equivalents to the QuickDraw PaintArc, FrameArc, PaintOval, FrameOval, PaintRect, and FrameRect
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Sample Code |
2005-03-08
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Requirements for Quartz GL
(HTML)
QA1536: Describes the requirements for enabling Quartz GL.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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Resolution Independent UI Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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RGB ValueTransformers
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Supersedes the "RGB Image sample". Sample now uses bindings. Color separation now done in an NSValueTransformer subclass.
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Sample Code |
2003-11-18
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Saving the current Core Graphics Path
(HTML)
QA1056: Explains that the Core Graphics save and restore GState APIs do not affect the path.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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Shearing a Coordinate Space with NSAffineTransform
(HTML)
()
QA1332: Describes a simple way to shear coordinate spaces by adding a few methods to the NSAffineTransform class.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-01-29
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Son of Grab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the new CGWindow to get window images from the Window Server.
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Sample Code |
2007-11-01
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SyncCGContextOriginWithPort
(HTML)
QA1010: Describes how to use SyncCGContextOriginWithPort.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing with Core Image
(HTML)
Learn how Core Image can help you take your graphics development to the next level.
|
Articles |
2005-03-09
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Turning Off Core Graphics Clipping
(HTML)
QA1050: Explains how to clear the clipping path for a CGContext.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Unexpected CG state changes
(HTML)
QA1045: Explains why the Core Graphics drawing state sometimes changes for no apparent reason.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Using Python with Quartz 2D on Mac OS X
(HTML)
New article on using the Python bindings in Mac OS X to access the Quartz 2D graphics API.
|
Articles |
2007-07-10
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Using the ImageIO Framework with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
(HTML)
Learn to access image data using ImageIO.
|
Articles |
2006-11-27
|
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VideoHardwareInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Query VRAM, Quartz Extreme support, OpenGL extensions and renderer, GLSL version and support.
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Sample Code |
2007-05-14
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What is the Timebase submenu available in the contextual menu of some patches in Quartz Composer?
(HTML)
QA1427: Describes the timebase system used by patches in Quartz Composer.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-06-15
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When does the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents?
(HTML)
QA1425: Explains how the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents.
|
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-24
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Why are my Core Graphics calls drawing upside down?
(HTML)
QA1009: Explains why CoreGraphics drawing comes out upside down relative to QuickDraw drawing.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
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Why does my Quartz Composer composition render with a corrupted background in the QCView?
(HTML)
QA1434: Describes the circumstances in which the QCView background may render corrupted.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
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Working with Quartz Composer
(HTML)
Learn to build a sample composition without having to write code.
|
Articles |
2006-02-13
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